Beauty

Most people are familiar with the traditional uses for lemons to soothe sore throats and add some citrus flavor to our foods. However the diversity of applications for lemons far exceeds general knowledge and once you read the following list, you’ll likely want to stock at least a few lemons in your kitchen 24-7. […]

Shampoo, hairspray, nail varnish or deodorant: all these products that we use on a daily base can affect our health! For this reason you should choose to use products that are: Paraben free, organic and not tested on animals… there are SO many of out there. Spare a thought the next time you purchase […]

Parabens are a common cosmetic ingredient—and, lately, the object of much vilification. Find out what they really are and whether you should be seeking out paraben-free products You may have noticed lately that “paraben free” labels have been popping up on some beauty products at the drugstore and elsewhere. Parabens are the most widely used […]

Do you need a natural skin polisher that comes with a clinical proof of efficiency? Try pineapple. I have found that simply rubbing your skin with a slice of pineapple works magic on dilated pores and minor skin flakiness. This miraculous effect of pineapple is due to bromelain, an enzyme found in abundance in […]

The word acne comes from the word acme meaning “the highest point”, which comes from the Greek akmemeaning “point” or “spot” – it was originally mispelt, with an ‘n’ rather than an ‘m’ in 1835. Acne is a disease that involves the oil glands of the skin. It is not dangerous, but can leave skin […]